Description
Gourmet cheesy spinach-artichoke toasts elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious appetizer that sings with Mediterranean flavors. Crisp bread, creamy cheese, and tender vegetables combine for an irresistible starter guaranteed to impress guests at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (226.8 grams)
- 8 ounces (226.8 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) finely chopped artichoke hearts
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) finely chopped spinach
- ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bread and Garnish:
- 4 slices of your favorite bread, toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure effortless cleanup and prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cream cheese with chopped artichoke hearts, finely chopped spinach, most of the mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and fresh parsley.
- Season the creamy mixture with a pinch of red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Arrange toasted bread slices across the prepared baking sheet, creating a uniform base for the topping.
- Generously spread the spinach-artichoke mixture onto each toast, ensuring complete coverage and an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the topped toasts, creating a delectable cheese blanket.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- For an extra crispy finish, activate the broiler and toast the tops for an additional 30-60 seconds, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped parsley and a light dusting of red pepper flakes for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the toasts are warm and the cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- These toasts pack a punch of creamy, cheesy goodness with a delightful blend of spinach and artichoke.
- Perfectly crisp bread serves as the ultimate canvas for this mouthwatering appetizer or quick lunch.
- Softened cream cheese creates a luxurious base that helps bind all the delicious ingredients together.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Broiling for an extra minute gives a golden, crispy top that adds irresistible texture to the dish.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal note that cuts through the rich, cheesy mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg